Balancing Your Priorities

Now that you've built a well-constructed schedule, complete with key dates, you are well-equipped to examine your priorities. To ensure academic excellence, evaluate academic necessities first, then consider extracurricular commitments. Map your assignments and other committments into a weekly planner or online Calendar (Google calendar or Exchange), then consider the following items in assessing your priorities and making any necessary revisions to your schedule:

ACADEMICS

Is the amount of time you've allotted for attending class, lab, and recitations sufficient to ensure you complete all your assignements and tasks without duress?

Is the amount of time you've allotted to studying, homework, and other academic preparation sufficient to ensure your personal success?

To ascertain what amount of time is likely necessary to ensure your individual academic success, consider the following. You may find the